2016 Ford F-150 safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.

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Recalls: 4
Investigations opened: 3
Investigations closed

Apr 14, 2026 Recall
Recall 26V237000
Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Jan 30, 2026 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA26001
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Jan 30, 2026 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE25002
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Mar 21, 2025 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE25002
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Mar 11, 2022 Recall
Recall 22V150000
A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Apr 12, 2021 Recall
Recall 21E027000
An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Jul 5, 2020 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation RQ16001
Brake Master Cylinder Failure
Jun 8, 2020 Recall
Recall 20V332000
A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Feb 21, 2020 Recall
Recall 20V098000
A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Apr 8, 2019 Recall
Recall 19V278000
A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Dec 18, 2018 Recall
Recall 18V894000
When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Dec 17, 2018 Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE18008
Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire
Aug 31, 2018 Recall
Recall 18V568000
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Aug 3, 2018 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE18008
Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire
Nov 29, 2017 Recall
Recall 17V767000
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.
Oct 16, 2017 Recall
Recall 17V652000
A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
Aug 28, 2017 Recall
Recall 17V526000
If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
May 22, 2017 Recall
Recall 17V331000
If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Sep 28, 2016 Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation RQ16001
Brake Master Cylinder Failure
Jun 28, 2016 Recall
Recall 16V475000
The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Feb 25, 2016 Recall
Recall 16V110000
If an adult is incorrectly classified as a child, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.